Following on from the announcement a couple of weeks ago of the formation of the WPBSA World Seniors Snooker Tour, registration for the events on the 2018/19 calendar have now opened. A new subsidiary company named World Seniors Snooker was formed under the auspices of the WPBSA, which during the[Read More…]
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Six Events in WPBSA World Seniors Tour
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has announced the official formation of the WPBSA World Seniors Snooker Tour. Following the statement last December that the WPBSA would engage to develop an official tour of events for players over 40, a new subsidiary company named World Seniors Snooker will be formed[Read More…]
WPBSA and IBSF Clash in Fiery Exchange
The relationship between the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association and the International Billiards and Snooker Federation has been strained again following the release of more statements effectively attacking one another. With the inaugural championships of the World Snooker Federation, a sub-body of the WPBSA, set to commence next week[Read More…]
World Snooker Federation Announces New Championships for Amateurs
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) has announced the beginning of its own official WSF Championships, which will run from 14-24 March 2018. The event will be played at the Dolmen Hotel, Malta and provide new and exciting opportunities for amateur players. The winner of the main WSF Championship will receive a first[Read More…]
English Association Joins World Snooker Federation
England will continue to play a key role in the development of amateur snooker as the English Association of Snooker and Billiards (EASB) has become the latest National Federation to become a full member of the World Snooker Federation (WSF). Responsible for the governance of amateur snooker and billiards in[Read More…]
Shaun Murphy Elected to WPBSA Board
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association held its Annual General Meeting in Scotland on Wednesday. Nigel Mawer QPM stood for re-election to the board as a director. Shaun Murphy also stood for election to the board for the first time. Ahead of the AGM, Alan McManus offered his resignation[Read More…]
Scotland Joins World Snooker Federation
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) welcomed Scottish Snooker as the latest National Federation to become a full member on Tuesday. The move is another significant step in a year which back in April saw Scottish Snooker, led by its Chairman Paul Marinello, reach an agreement with the World Professional Billiards[Read More…]
Soulless Daqing to Stay International Championship Host
World Snooker announced on Friday that the International Championship will remain in Daqing for at least the next three seasons. Already the most lucrative event staged outside the United Kingdom, its total prize fund will rise from the £750,000 that has been provided for this edition to a whopping £825,000[Read More…]
Stuart Bingham Banned for Betting
Stuart Bingham has been handed a six month ban, three of which are suspended, following a long investigation into his betting on the sport. The 2015 world champion, who also has to fork out £20,000 to cover the costs incurred by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, has been[Read More…]
World Snooker Federation Launched
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has announced its involvement in a new era of sports governance for snooker and billiards with the official launch of the World Snooker Federation (WSF). The WSF brings together both amateur and professional snooker and will be a key organisation as snooker[Read More…]